Deep Sea Surfing Championships - Qualifiers: Rules

Qualifiers are the lifeblood of the Deep Sea Surfing Championships. Here's what you need to know:

• Surfers must be able to ride the gnarliest, most gnarly waves in the ocean. No wimps, no posers.
• Surfers must wear approved Deep Sea Surfing Championship (DSSC) gear, which includes a bright orange life jacket and a pair of matching flip-fins.
• The qualifying waves will be measured in terms of "Deep Sea Difficulty Index" (DSI). The higher, the harder.
• No surfers will be allowed to use their feet, except for when using a "Deep Sea Surfboard" specifically approved by the DSSC.
• Surfers must be willing to surf in front of a live, captive audience of dolphins.
• Surfers must sign a waiver, releasing the DSSC from any liability for injuries sustained while surfing, including but not limited to: shark attacks, sea monster sightings, and existential dread.

For more information on Deep Sea Surfing Championships, check out our FAQ page.

Or, for a list of our Approved Gear list.

Or, if you're feeling extra adventurous, check out our Wildcard Qualifiers page for an added challenge.